Small Business Council

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What is the Small Business Council?

The Greater Memphis Chamber launched the Small Business Council in 2007 especially geared toward the small and medium sized businesses. Of the more than 2,400 member businesses, roughly 90 percent of the membership has fewer than 100 employees. “The Greater Memphis Chamber values all of its members and wants to help businesses of all sizes,” says John Moore, President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber.

What is the Vision of the Small Business Council?

The vision of the Small Business Council is to serve as the advocate for business by encouraging, supporting, recognizing and being a resource that enriches business practices within our community.

What We Do:

  • Provide business education in areas such as IT, personnel, legal, etc.
  • Create networking, sales and marketing opportunities among member businesses
  • Provide governmental advocacy for small businesses

2011 Small Business Council Steering Committee

  • SBC Chair: Lee Still, SVP, Trust One Bank
  • Breakfast Lead: Dotty Summerfield, President, Summerfield Associates, Inc.
  • Reception Lead: Cindy Brewer, Owner, Destination King
  • Marketing / PR Lead: Amy Howell, Owner, Howell Marketing Strategies
  • Legal Counsel: Clayton Purdom, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston
  • Committee Members: 
    • DeJuan Hendricks, Marketing & Education Coordinator, Healthspring
    • Tom Kolano, Plant Manager, American Yeast Corp.
    • Bill Appling, President of Healthcare Consulting Group, Watkins Uiberall
    • Jeff Weintraub, Partnter, Weintraub Stock
    • Judy Bell, Executive, InnerActive Consulting Group
    • Joel Myers, Principal, The Centre Group
    • Jim Van de Vuurst, Principal, The Vanick Group
    • Susan Mealer, Chief Executive Officer, Answering Advantage LLC

How do you get involved?

  • All active members of the Greater Memphis Chamber are eligible to participate in the Small Business Council.
  • All events will have a member rate and a non-member rate.

For more information on getting involved, email Angela Michaels at amichaels@memphischamber.com.
 

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